EastGroup Properties Announces Dividend Increase
EastGroup Properties (NYSE: EGP) announced a significant 10.7% increase in its quarterly dividend to $1.55 per share from $1.40 per share.
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EastGroup Properties (NYSE: EGP) announced a significant 10.7% increase in its quarterly dividend to $1.55 per share from $1.40 per share. The dividend will be paid on October 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2025.
This marks EastGroup's 183rd consecutive quarterly cash distribution and represents an annualized dividend rate of $6.20 per share. The company has maintained or increased its dividend for 33 consecutive years, with increases in 30 of those years, including the last 14 years consecutively.
EastGroup is a self-administered REIT focusing on industrial properties across high-growth U.S. markets, particularly in Texas, Florida, California, Arizona, and North Carolina. The company's portfolio currently includes approximately 63.9 million square feet of space.
Positive
- Substantial 10.7% increase in quarterly dividend to $1.55 per share
- Strong dividend history with 183 consecutive quarterly distributions
- 33-year track record of maintaining or increasing dividends
- Extensive portfolio of 63.9 million square feet in high-growth markets
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- None.
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News Market Reaction – EGP
On Aug 22, the day this news came out, EGP closed 3.49% above the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Aug 22 session.
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About EastGroup Properties, Inc.
EastGroup, a member of the S&P Mid-Cap 400 and Russell 2000 Indexes, is a self-administered equity real estate investment trust focused on the development, acquisition and operation of industrial properties in high-growth markets throughout
EastGroup Properties, Inc. press releases are available at www.eastgroup.net.
Contact: investor@eastgroup.net
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